Supreme Court of India · 2017-06-19
SANJAY KUMAR SAINI vs RAMESH CHANDRA AGARWAL
- Citation / case number
- SC 2015/3633
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SANJAY KUMAR SAINI
- Respondent
- RAMESH CHANDRA AGARWAL
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE RANJAN GOGOI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN SINHA HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE RANJAN GOGOI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed multiple contempt petitions arising from WP (C) No. 246 of 2011, emphasizing the importance of compliance with court orders under Article 215 of the Constitution. The Court reiterated that willful disobedience of its orders constitutes contempt and can lead to punitive measures. The holding affirmed the necessity for authorities to adhere to judicial directives, ensuring the rule of law is maintained.